Comprehension

This comprehension exercise is based on an excerpt from the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini.


You may catch a glimpse of what modern Afghanistan is like from this movie trailer based on the book:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm5e6AqrNF8

If you are interested in the historical as well as political context of Afghanistan, tune in to this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAYd117Dj2Y&NR=1

For an insight into the book as well as the world of the author, click on to the following links for the summary and reviews of the book:

http://www.caribousmom.com/2008/06/14/the-kite-runner-book-review/

http://www.bookbrowse.com/reviews/index.cfm?book_number=1232

Now, that you have a better understanding of the background of the novel, you can complete the following comprehension exercise:

Compre Ex.doc

When you have completed the above exercise, you may check your answer using the suggested Answer Scheme.

Compre Ans.doc

Finally, it's time to try setting your own comprehension questions.

Please read the following passage and set your own questions based on the suggested categories - factual, inference, vocabulary, own words, etc...

There should be a good mix of direct, thought-provoking and challenging questions that make up a total of 25 marks.

Have fun...

Compre Practice - Setting Qns.doc

[Please submit your questions here. Remember to indicate the question type, the allocated mark for each question as well as your names.]